(US and Canada) Empiriq Group has announced the appointment of Jodi Morton as Co-founder and Managing Partner, Data and Operations. Morton joins the newly launched strategic advisory firm alongside CEO Arun Cowan and a team of former Fortune 500 Chief Data and Analytics Officers (CDAOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), focused on delivering pragmatic guidance in data, AI, and cybersecurity.

Morton brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across data strategy, governance, analytics, and finance. She most recently served as Chief Data Officer at KPMG US and previously held executive roles at Freddie Mac, including Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Single Family Business, and later, its inaugural Chief Data Officer.

“She’s led major transformations and made tough decisions, not just advised on them. That is exactly what Empiriq is about,” said CEO Arun Cowan in a LinkedIn announcement welcoming Morton to the firm.

At Empiriq Group, Morton will lead the firm’s delivery model and operations, helping scale its approach while maintaining a focus on results-driven, actionable strategies.

“At Empiriq, we are committed to delivering strategic guidance that is practical, results-driven, and tailored to real-world challenges,” Morton wrote in her LinkedIn announcement. She also holds a position on the CDO Magazine Global Editorial Board, showcasing her contributions to the field of data.